England football team as cricketers a thread ….
1. Jordan Pickford
Wicket keeper. Bats 7. A combination of a million ticks and superstitions at the crease. Destroys himself when he plays and leaves. Somewhere between Steve Smith and Jack Russell technically.
On Sunday I’ll be running the Paris Marathon with my pal Conor for @Care4Calais, a brilliant charity who are busier than ever right now.
If you have a minute to read more about what they do and donate to the cause, I’ll be eternally grateful 🙏
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No better way to brighten up a young cricketer's day than by presenting him with a cap first thing in the morning😀
Congratulations on your First Class debut @cracknell_joe#OneMiddlesex
Having grown up with Ethan Bamber & Luke Hollman at @Northmidd, seeing them both in the same squad - and potentially lining up together tomorrow at Lord's - is so special. Massively proud of both of them, but this is great reward for Luke, who has dominated club cricket for years
11 Gomez: Mercurial fast bowler - plays one match, misses next three with recurring hamstring issue. Usually hidden on third man boundary, has to underarm ball in after elbow injury from being overbowled as teenager. Cant bat but huge cheer when edges one through the slips for 4
10 Rashford: Opening quick, archetypal ‘too nice to be a fast bowler’. Helps groundsman prepare wicket, volunteers at foodbanks and runs a scheme promoting cricket in state schools. Celebrates victories with team before politely excusing himself after the first round of jaegers